At least 119 countries have asked for aid from the fund set by major greenhouse gas emitting nations four years before the deadly Nepal flood. It has paid zero claims.
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Africa has a chance to host a climate conference that makes an impact.
Many small island developing states remain just one storm away from fiscal collapse and unsustainable debt.
Key climate finance terms explained by experts.
The imagery of climate change is oversimplifying climate vulnerability.
The costs of an unequal global system are not reflected in the new finance goal.
Expectations were low for the latest UN climate summit. But climate law expert Jacqueline Peel – who was at the talks – explains what progress was made.
Loss and damage funding could preserve cultural heritage or soothe mental anguish post-disasters.
This week, nations are hashing out new goals for climate finance at the COP29 talks. Loss and damage is finally on the agenda – but the chance of major new funding is low
Getting aid to countries before the storm or drought hits is one response increasingly being used to limit the damage.
A finance deal at Baku that delivers meaningful climate action for developing countries seems a long way off.
Around 38% of these costs can be attributed to climate change – new study.
From a ‘litany of loopholes’ to a lopsided deal on loss and damage.
Weak language at COP28 is at complete odds with the officially-recognised science.
Though hard to quantify, the social consequences of climate change are vast.
The agreement still leaves many unanswered questions, as well as concerns from vulnerable countries about who will qualify, who pays and who is in charge.
Through the Loss and Damage Fund, developed states and major emitters will compensate developing countries experiencing the most devastating effects of climate change. The fund is now operational.
A veteran of UN climate talks lays out the top themes and their sticking points, including concerns about the host country’s oil interests.
New emissions projections bode well for Australia’s climate efforts – but our fossil fuel exports continue apace.
Rich polluters have evaded any notion of compensating poor countries at the UN talks.
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